Oscar-Winning Film 'KPop Demon Hunters' to Receive Criterion Collection Release
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The Netflix animated hit 'KPop Demon Hunters' will be released on physical media by the Criterion Collection on December 31. The film, which won the Oscar for best animated feature and became the most streamed movie of 2025, is now available for pre-order in Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions.
Facts First
- Criterion Collection will release 'KPop Demon Hunters' on Blu-ray and 4K UHD on December 31.
- The film won the Oscar for best animated feature and was the most streamed movie of 2025.
- A sequel is currently in development at Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, with the original directors returning.
- The film's soundtrack reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with the lead single 'Golden' topping the Hot 100.
- Themed merchandise from Mattel and Hasbro, including Uno and Monopoly, began rolling out earlier this year.
What Happened
The Netflix musical fantasy film 'KPop Demon Hunters' will receive a special Blu-ray release from the Criterion home entertainment label on Dec. 31. Pre-orders for the Criterion release are currently available. The film, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and produced with Sony Pictures Animation, follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. It was released in June 2025 and won the Oscar for best animated feature.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of the film, you will soon have a high-quality physical copy to own, which may include special features, though details on those have not been announced. The release confirms the film's cultural significance and provides a permanent way to enjoy it outside of a streaming subscription. For collectors, this Criterion edition could become a sought-after item.
What's Next
Retail listings show the film is available in Blu-ray editions priced at $39.95 and 4K UHD editions priced at $49.95. A sequel to 'KPop Demon Hunters' is currently in development at Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to direct.